How To Fix R1114 - ApplObject &1: Field grouping for external application &2 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R1 - Business Partner Messages from S_BUPA_GENERAL

• Message number: 114

• Message text: ApplObject &1: Field grouping for external application &2 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R1114 - ApplObject &1: Field grouping for external application &2 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message R1114 indicates that there is an issue with the field grouping for an external application in the context of an application object. This error typically arises when the system is unable to find the specified field grouping for the external application you are trying to work with.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Field Grouping: The specified field grouping for the external application does not exist in the system. This could be due to a configuration issue or because the field grouping was not created or was deleted.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the external application may not be set up correctly, leading to the system being unable to locate the required field grouping.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was transported from another system, there may have been issues during the transport process that resulted in missing objects.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Field Grouping: Verify that the field grouping for the specified external application exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant configuration area in SAP (e.g., SPRO) and checking the settings for the external application.
  Create or Adjust Field Grouping: If the field grouping does not exist, you may need to create it. If it exists but is incorrectly configured, you may need to adjust the settings to ensure it matches the requirements of the external application.
  Review Transport Logs: If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs for any errors or warnings that may indicate why the field grouping is missing.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific external application you are working with to ensure that all necessary configurations are in place.
  Contact SAP Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance, especially if this is a critical issue affecting business processes.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SPRO (for configuration) or SE11 (for data dictionary) to investigate the issue further.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on configuring field groupings for external applications.
  Documentation: Review the documentation for the specific external application you are working with, as it may have specific requirements for field groupings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.